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Surrounding Area in Newbury and Thatcham
Surrounding Area in Newbury and Thatcham
Donnington Castle (1 mile north of Newbury off B4494; grid reference SU461691). Owned by , this ruined castle was reduced (i.e. torn down) after the second battle of Newbury in 1644 during the English Civil War. Much of the striking, twin-towered gatehouse of this castle survives amid impressive earthworks, but access is only to the exterior. Open M-Su daylight hours. Free.
Highclere Castle] (5 miles south of Newbury on the A34; follow the brown sign for Highclere Castle; grid reference SU445587), tel 253210, . Highclere Castle is more a stately home than a castle, and is the ancestral, and current, home of Lord and Lady Carnarvon. Tours of the castle are available. The castle also hosts exhibitions on Egyptian archeology (the fifth earl funded the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun) and horseracing (the seventh earl was the Queen's Racing Manager). Open Jul-Aug Tu-F,Su 11am-4pm. £7 (adults); £5.50 (students and seniors); £3.50 (children).
Sandham Memorial Chapel], Harts Lane, Burghclere (5 miles south of Newbury on the A34; grid reference SU463608), tel 278394, . Specifically built in the 1920s to house wall paintings by the artist Stanley Spencer, inspired by his experiences in the First World War, and regarded by many as his finest achievement. As there is no lighting in the chapel, it is best to view the paintings on a bright day. The chapel is set amidst lawns and orchards with views across Watership Down. Open Apr-Oct W-Su 11am-5pm; Mar&Nov Sa-Su 10am-4pm. £3 (adult); £1.50 (child); free to National Trust members.
The Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre], Lower Way, Thatcham, tel 874381, . The Centre provides an exciting base from which to explore the nearby lake and reed bed habitats. A variety of events including exhibitions, workshops, walks and talks are provided throughout the year. The surrounding area is of outstanding importance for nature conservation, with the reed beds representing one of the largest stands of inland reeds remaining in the country. Open Mar-Oct Term Time Tu-F 12noon-3pm, Sch hols & w/ends Tu-Su 11am-5pm, Nov-Feb Tu-Su 12noon-3pm. Free.
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